For the July 4 weekend I have been invited by the local Cobra guys to come with them to the SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historics at Pacific Raceways at Kent, WA. I remember this track form the magazine coverage of the Trans-Am series back in the 60's. I've never been there and am excited to drive the 65 in the group and put it in the show corral. Also going to drive the track for some parade laps. I've got to get the 65 cleaned up for the trip!

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